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We are a world-leading delivery and practice centre, an Academic Research Centre at UCL (University College London) and the first WHO Global Collaborating Centre on Assistive Technology (AT). Our diverse portfolio and unique setup enable rapid translation of research into practice.
Role PurposeWe are seeking a Research Assistant to support our team across its portfolio of projects with a variety of clients, partners, and stakeholders. The successful candidate will work closely with our Community Interest Company's Research and Delivery Team, led by Mikaela Patrick, Head of Research and Delivery.
Key Responsibilities- Conduct qualitative and quantitative research, including primary and secondary research, and literature reviews.
- Report academic research and grey literature publications with recommendations, blogs, and insights reports.
- Provide strategic and operational consultancy and technical assistance.
- Design and deliver training and workshops, host and present speaker sessions.
- Organise knowledge dissemination for high impact.
- Track impact and reach of research and delivery.
- Experience working or academic study in relevant fields, such as international disability inclusion, assistive and accessible technology, accessibility and inclusive design, disability innovation, and global health.
- Some experience (approx. 2-5 years) working on research projects and/or practice-focused research in a related field.
- A postgraduate qualification or equivalent work experience, focused on an area relevant to disability inclusion, accessibility, and/or assistive technology.
- Experience and confidence to independently conduct qualitative research and analysis, and literature reviews.
- Experienced in quantitative research and analysis with proficiency in designing and running quantitative data collection via surveys and analysing results to inform statistically representative and robust results.
- Independence in producing clear and insightful infographics and data visualisations.
- Excellent written communication skills, with ability to take on writing of reports using clear and compelling narrative.
- Excellent ability to communicate, work in a small dynamic team, and collaborate with individuals with diverse technical backgrounds and with external stakeholders.
- Confidence in client relationship management for organisation of meetings, email engagements, and clients and stakeholder presentations.
- Flexibility and dynamism, to take on a range of tasks supporting multiple projects across the Research and Delivery Portfolio.
- Aptitude for independent and timely delivery management while working closely with other members of the GDI Hub team.
- Ability to effectively manage own commitments to the benefit of the team.
- Positive and proactive attitude, with a genuine passion for this work.
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